🏠 Connecting to Windows server via RDP

To connect via RDP, you need:

• The server IP address (available in the AHOST panel under Main Information → IPv4 → Address).
• Username and password (sent by email upon Windows installation or set manually).

Connecting from Windows (using mstsc)

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection

   • Press Win + R, type mstsc, and press Enter.
   • Or open Start → Remote Desktop Connection.

2. Enter the server address

   • In the Computer field, enter your server’s IP (e.g., XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).

3. Connect

   • Click Connect.
   • Enter your username (usually Administrator) and password.
   • Accept the security certificate prompt if it appears.

4. End the session

   • Close the window or log off from the Windows session when finished.

Connecting from Linux (using Remmina)

1. Install Remmina

   • For Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install remmina

2. Open Remmina

   • Launch it from the application menu.
   • Click + to create a new connection.

3. Configure connection

   • Select RDP — Remote Desktop Protocol as the protocol.
   • Enter your server’s IP address (e.g., XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).
   • Fill in username (usually Administrator) and password.

4. Connect

   • Click Connect or Save and Connect.
   • Confirm the security prompt if asked.

5. End the session

   • Close the Remmina window or log out from the Windows session.

Tips

• Ensure the server is running and RDP port 3389 is open.
• Make sure Windows RDP access is enabled on the server.